All MCA Insight articles in July 2026 – Page 3
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Interviews‘We’re Not Chasing Trends’: Benugo’s Ben Warner on coffee, supporting cultural institutions and sustainable growth
From pioneering takeaway coffee to building a £200m hospitality business across museums, parks and travel hubs, Benugo’s co-founder explains why quality, sustainability and partnerships remain at the heart of the brand’s success
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NewsIn pictures: A new look for Gaucho Manchester
Gaucho has unveiled a refurbishment of its restaurant in Manchester’s Deansgate, featuring reimagined interiors, a new elevated bar experience, and an evolved menu
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InterviewsWendy’s: ‘Our long-term ambition for the UK remains unchanged’
The US burger chain, which recently marked five years since it relaunched in the UK, tells MCA it continues to see the opportunity for ‘expansive growth’ across the country
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NewsKERB reports ‘biggest events weekend in its history’
The London based street food collective and hospitality group says it generated more than £800,000 in trader revenue across 18 simultaneous events at 10 venues
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NewsTogather acquires Field Vision Bars
The joining of the two businesses creates the UK’s largest integrated food and beverage operator for live events.
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NewsRise of GLP-1s ‘reshaping’ Britain’s hospitality industry
New research from RSM UK’s Consumer Outlook shows consumers on the weight-loss drugs cut back on alcohol, snacks and dining out
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InterviewsArdent Pub Group ‘closing in’ on new sites
The pub company, previously backed by JKS Restaurants, is looking to larger sites for expansion after starting a new investment cycle, founder Dominic Jacobs told MCA’s Pub Conference
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Analysis & InsightTaking centre stage: Why festival F&B is now the headline act
With food and drink quality now one of the most important factors for consumers choosing which festival to attend, MCA explores the evolving landscape of event F&B and why a growing number of operators see the market as a compelling new revenue stream
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NewsScoffs hires Steve Packer
The former Pizza Hut Restaurants CFO joins Costa Coffee franchisee Scoffs as interim finance director
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Analysis & Insight‘The biggest barrier is uncertainty’ – AlixPartners on pub sector M&A
Rising consumer caution, stubborn borrowing costs and growing pressure on leveraged operators are reshaping the UK pub M&A landscape, AlixPartners director Craig Rachel, who told MCA’s Pub Conference
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NewsIn pictures: Wendy’s unveils ‘future fresh’ restaurant design
The US burger chain is rolling out a new international design concept featuring a blue colour palette that pays homage to the brand’s roots
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NewsHospitality warned heatwave could drop bookings by up to 48%
Analysis of the June heatwave carried out by Access Hospitality and DesignMyNight also shows the hot weather caused hospitality covers to decline by 19% and walk-ins to drop by 11%
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NewsPermanently Unique plots accelerated growth after securing £25m credit facility
The Manchester-based group says the funds will help drive the expansion of its Fenix, Tattu and Louis brands both in the UK and internationally
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NewsUKH calls on Plaid Cymru to deliver business rates cut in Wales
The trade body says it recommends reforming or replacing business rates to achieve a permanent, lower rate for hospitality businesses across the country
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NewsPizza Pilgrims: ‘The best is yet to come’
The Neapolitan pizza group says its new ownership structure positions it for an ‘exciting phase of growth’ as it reports revenue of nearly £60m and a return to profit
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NewsRoadchef sees turnover rise in 2025
The motorway service area operator says its FY25 performance was supported by the gradual recovery of footfall following the completion of M1 roadworks, which hit turnover last year
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News#VATsTheProblem campaign passes 260,000 signatures as shop launches for delivery
Hospitality businesses are now able to order printed campaign assets to be delivered direct to their venue
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NewsStarmer planning bank holiday if England win World Cup
A potential public holiday could reportedly be scheduled for week after the final on 19 July if England triumphs in the tournament
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Interviews‘If you don’t shape culture, it’s going to shape itself’: Why investing in people is more important than ever
People directors from Punch Pubs, Drake & Morgan, and Incipio Group share how a culture-first approach is delivering tangible business results at MCA’s Pub Conference
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NewsPret launches Dubai-style drinks and desserts
The new summer menu features a Dubai-Style Chocolate Pot, Hot Chocolate, and Latte inspired by trending pistachio flavours